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just when americans are starting to blot out the 2000s, will george w. "mandate two terms bush" turn up on sean hannity's couch? some of the topics are the 2000 election, iraq, the financial crisis, hurricane katrina, afghanistan, and iran. if you made a list of topics republicans would rather not have to talk about this year, it would be roughly the 2000 election, iraq, the financial crisis, hurricane katrina, afghanistan, and iran. while you're at it, remember this, and this, and this. for democrats the timing of g.w.'s book is perfect, maybe too perfect. i wonder, could this be george w. bush's way of saying, "he's sorry"? at any rate, thank you, president bush, for your timely memoir. any chance you could schedule your next book for, say, november 2012? >> republicans have been trying so hard to make this a referendum on obama. the democrats thought the best thing they could hope for it would be a choice between obama and the republicans. no democrat dreamed it would be a referendum on obama v bush again. >> who would show up suddenly? >> that does i
just when americans are starting to blot out the 2000s, will george w. "mandate two terms bush" turn up on sean hannity's couch? some of the topics are the 2000 election, iraq, the financial crisis, hurricane katrina, afghanistan, and iran. if you made a list of topics republicans would rather not have to talk about this year, it would be roughly the 2000 election, iraq, the financial crisis, hurricane katrina, afghanistan, and iran. while you're at it, remember this, and this, and...
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george corley wallace. what the world needs now more of this talk, virginia's new republican governor bob mcdonnell has declared april to be confederate history month. to read his proclamation you would think the war was a joyous war of independence. great stuff all around. got overwhelmed by too much firepower up north. not a word about slavery being the issue or the election of abraham lincoln causing succession. former governor doug water of virginia says the confederate history month stuff is mind-boggling. we're going to talk about what just happened. >>> and will the real john mccain please stand up? he now says he's never considered himself a maverick. could someone please remind him he boasted about his maverick credentials throughout the entire 2008 campaign? we'll remind him tonight, go to the videotape. we're rounding up the mavericks tonight. >>> also, why is president obama having so much trouble winning over white-working-class americans? and how can he win a mandate in 2012 he can't do the jo
george corley wallace. what the world needs now more of this talk, virginia's new republican governor bob mcdonnell has declared april to be confederate history month. to read his proclamation you would think the war was a joyous war of independence. great stuff all around. got overwhelmed by too much firepower up north. not a word about slavery being the issue or the election of abraham lincoln causing succession. former governor doug water of virginia says the confederate history month stuff...
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. >> was that a george w. impression or what? >> he's pretty good. >> that's understated, but they love it. >> but to hear that speech, i thought it was very strong. >> they were all performing well. rick perry, the governor of texas, not known as a great speech giver. in front of this crowd it was all like call and response. they were all jacked up. the politicians were to speak to this crowd with the with the anti-government message. >> kid he try the secessionist stuff? >> sort of. he said there's limited government. there's only a few things the government should do and send the rest back to washington and leave texas alone. all that stuff. all that stuff. >> it's not too early to look at who's winning. let's look at the straw vote in the southern republican leadership conference. here is mitt romney in the lead with our strong organization but basically tying ron paul, the guy who is just the little engine that could. sarah palin behind him. it's like watching the masters. isn't it? sarah palin. there's newt gingrich at 18.
. >> was that a george w. impression or what? >> he's pretty good. >> that's understated, but they love it. >> but to hear that speech, i thought it was very strong. >> they were all performing well. rick perry, the governor of texas, not known as a great speech giver. in front of this crowd it was all like call and response. they were all jacked up. the politicians were to speak to this crowd with the with the anti-government message. >> kid he try the...
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george voinovich. these are decent good people. and there are other people as well. richard shelby and i worked together, we met the other night to work on this some more. the door is open to get a compromise on the bill, if we can. i'm not interested in just scoring points, i'm interested in writing a good bill. this is not about washington. it's about the $8.5 million who have lost their jobs and seven million who have lost their homes. the millions who watched their retirement accounts evaporate overnight because of the tricks that went on in the financial sector. this is about a country that came to the brink of financial collapse and whether or not we're going to take the steps to correct the system so it doesn't happen again. >> going back to complete the circle, the republican leadership, mitch mcconnell keeps reciting this mantra. endless taxpayer bailouts. just to get you on the record, mr. chairman, that's a dishonest statement, right? >> completely. and he knows it. he and i have talked about it, it's a complete falsehood, he knows that. we've worked at th
george voinovich. these are decent good people. and there are other people as well. richard shelby and i worked together, we met the other night to work on this some more. the door is open to get a compromise on the bill, if we can. i'm not interested in just scoring points, i'm interested in writing a good bill. this is not about washington. it's about the $8.5 million who have lost their jobs and seven million who have lost their homes. the millions who watched their retirement accounts...
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rushmore with george, abe. talk about independent. talk about the business of his day, quote, we demand big business give a square deal. we insist anyone engaged in big business doing right he show himself to be given a square deal. a great article in "the washington post," roosevelt had his version of goldman sachs to deal with. a railroad monopoly. j.p. morgan tried to slip out of a mess he got himself in to. quote, if we've done anything wrong, send your man to my man and they can fix it up. teddy roosevelt told j.p. forget this your man and my man business. quote, we don't want to fix it up, we want to stop the dirty deals period. maybe president obama is getting tough with wall street. maybe a loud cheering session if he did. a few out there have a picture of teddy roosevelt up on their wall. that's "hardball" for now. "countdown" with keith olbermann starts right now. >>> which of these stories will you be talking about tomorrow? president obama says no more business as usual for wall street, that's a good thing, even for banks.
rushmore with george, abe. talk about independent. talk about the business of his day, quote, we demand big business give a square deal. we insist anyone engaged in big business doing right he show himself to be given a square deal. a great article in "the washington post," roosevelt had his version of goldman sachs to deal with. a railroad monopoly. j.p. morgan tried to slip out of a mess he got himself in to. quote, if we've done anything wrong, send your man to my man and they can...
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not a strike like george w. bush but not embarrassing. >>> this is a big deal for american presidents. when did the tradition start? 100 years ago. howard taft, you can see him there. he threw out the first pitch of the game between the athletics and senators back in 1910. 100 years of baseball tradition and entire century. tonight's big number. >>> up next, looks like president obama will get the chance to nominate another jus taos the supreme court. the big question is, how big a fight will the republicans make out of this pick? why do women like you love activia light? sometimes i have no choice but to eat heavy greasy food that's hard on my diet... and my digestive system. so i eat activia light every day. it helps me feel good and look good too! ♪ activia! you took my eggs ! it's an "egg management fee." what does that even mean ? egg management fee. even kids know it's wrong to take other people's stuff. that's why at ally bank we don't eat away at your savings with fees. and we offer rates among the mos
not a strike like george w. bush but not embarrassing. >>> this is a big deal for american presidents. when did the tradition start? 100 years ago. howard taft, you can see him there. he threw out the first pitch of the game between the athletics and senators back in 1910. 100 years of baseball tradition and entire century. tonight's big number. >>> up next, looks like president obama will get the chance to nominate another jus taos the supreme court. the big question is, how...
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the only thing he can do, because he has no accomplishments other than supporting george bush four out of five times. don't get me wrong, he's done nah funding. what's he going to say, i'm a democrat and argue with me on policy? no way. look, arlen specter, let's thank him for his service, but this negativity, and chris, we know it's tough in politics. think about the seven of eight people who thought they would get in to run against him and never did. for various reason, including they knew this is what arlen did. i got in this race, though, despite all that because i honestly do believe it's time for a change where people can trust somebody. here he is giving rick santorum his vote saying i'll support george bush's nominees for the supreme court justice if rick san tur tor rum will give me his endorsement. >> do you think pennsylvanians would rather have a nasty customer like that ad shows arlen debate or have somebody like you that's st. francis, a nice guy? arlen's been called snarlin' arlen because he's tough. the fact is there he is. you're saying nice things about him. if you sa
the only thing he can do, because he has no accomplishments other than supporting george bush four out of five times. don't get me wrong, he's done nah funding. what's he going to say, i'm a democrat and argue with me on policy? no way. look, arlen specter, let's thank him for his service, but this negativity, and chris, we know it's tough in politics. think about the seven of eight people who thought they would get in to run against him and never did. for various reason, including they knew...
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outside of the plate, but an absolutely mandatory move, he got it past the plate -- not a strike by george w. bush did, but not embarrassing at all. throwing that first pitch is a big deal. it's a true test of greatness. when did it start? 100 years ago. howard taft -- you can see him there. he threw out the first pitch of the game between the philadelphia athletics and the washington senators in 1910. 100 years of baseball tradition. an entire century tonight's big number. >>> up next, looks like president obama will get the chan to nominate another justice to the supreme court. the big question is, how big a fight will republicans make out of this pick? watching "hardball" on msnbc. . they're the future of america, so let's bring them up right and give them our cheese. american cheese. kraft singles. put it in their lunch boxes. heck, put it right in their mouths. it's made with milk, never oil like some other slices. a country is only as good as its cheese. good thing ours doesn't have a bunch of holes in it. kraft singles - the american cheese. "what do you mean homeowners insurance do
outside of the plate, but an absolutely mandatory move, he got it past the plate -- not a strike by george w. bush did, but not embarrassing at all. throwing that first pitch is a big deal. it's a true test of greatness. when did it start? 100 years ago. howard taft -- you can see him there. he threw out the first pitch of the game between the philadelphia athletics and the washington senators in 1910. 100 years of baseball tradition. an entire century tonight's big number. >>> up...
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the majority leader was george mitchell. two totally noncontroversial people. i would submit that nancy pelosi and harry reid are polarizing figures and people that are galvanizing republicans and conservatives in a way you've never seen. >> you had the house bank problem back then. >> '92. >> i would disagree a little bit. the standing of the president is more important than the standing of the congress or congressional leaders driving the midterm election. if obama is in the mid-40 range at the end of the summer -- >> that's your call. the "washington post" has -- >> gallup has them about 50. >> what do you think he is? >> cbs has him at 44. he's been 49 or 50 give or take two or three points. >> i think this country -- i think this country is teetering like this. what changes that are conditions. they get better he'll be better off. and if he shows signs of weakness. the ideological thing is right in the middle. >> who is going to show up? who is going to show up? >> there's also a differential. if he is around 50, that's where the democratic vulnerability i
the majority leader was george mitchell. two totally noncontroversial people. i would submit that nancy pelosi and harry reid are polarizing figures and people that are galvanizing republicans and conservatives in a way you've never seen. >> you had the house bank problem back then. >> '92. >> i would disagree a little bit. the standing of the president is more important than the standing of the congress or congressional leaders driving the midterm election. if obama is in the...
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george soros, he's still got $3.3 billion in hedge fund income last year. get these numbers, billion. so who earned the top money? >> a guy named david pepper with $4 billion, with nine zeros. he bet big in fall 2008 that the government would prop up wall street with taxpayer money. that was his bet. david pepper, the top hedge fund earner with $4 billion in income last year. not saying it's earned, but he's got it. i'm going to have to something to say about this kind of money in our so-called free enterprise system. which we nicely call free enterprise. >>> up next, get ready to be outraged, the father of a fallen marine who sued a vulgar, anti-gay church group that protested his son's funeral, he's been ordered to pay the church group's legal fees by an appellate court. i don't know how this kind of stuff happened. we'll talk to the father who has been hit with this bill. he's got to pay the bill for the screamers who went out and distracted from his son's funeral, having given his life for his country. one month, five years after you do retire? ♪ clie
george soros, he's still got $3.3 billion in hedge fund income last year. get these numbers, billion. so who earned the top money? >> a guy named david pepper with $4 billion, with nine zeros. he bet big in fall 2008 that the government would prop up wall street with taxpayer money. that was his bet. david pepper, the top hedge fund earner with $4 billion in income last year. not saying it's earned, but he's got it. i'm going to have to something to say about this kind of money in our...
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african-americans, hostility toward gays, hostility to anybody who wasn't just, you know, a clone of george wallace' fan club. i'm afraid they have taken over the republican party. >> i think it's cultural and these people are ready to be led by the nose and being led. just to be against barack obama. >> we have congressman cohen joining us right now from memphis. thank you for joining us. give me your insights right up front. i'm i'm a student of the tea party crowd. who are these people? how much is racial? how much is ideological and how much rooted in organizations like the no nothings, kkk, et cete cetera? >> i think there's a lot of it. on the health care vote i walked on the mall among the protesters at least a half hour. i took my congressional badge off, had shades on and walked around. it was a very homogenous group. almost 99% white. i saw a minimal number of african-americans, asians, native americans, they were so alike. after the hatred i saw exposed calling congressman john lewis, one of my heroes and congressman emanuel cleaver, another friend, the "n" word, and spitting on
african-americans, hostility toward gays, hostility to anybody who wasn't just, you know, a clone of george wallace' fan club. i'm afraid they have taken over the republican party. >> i think it's cultural and these people are ready to be led by the nose and being led. just to be against barack obama. >> we have congressman cohen joining us right now from memphis. thank you for joining us. give me your insights right up front. i'm i'm a student of the tea party crowd. who are these...